Fuel shortage in N'Djamena leads to skyrocketing prices and rise of black market

For almost two weeks, street vendors have been making huge profits from fuel scarcity, leaving commuters at the mercy of skyrocketing prices and long queues at petrol stations.

The fuel crisis in N'Djamena has forced many residents to resort to buying fuel from street vendors, who have taken advantage of the situation to raise prices to almost triple the official price.

The fuel shortage has been attributed to the disruption of fuel imports from neighboring countries due to political instability, as well as the closure of the country's main refinery. As a result, long queues have become a common sight at petrol stations, with motorists waiting for hours in hopes of getting fuel.

The black market for fuel has also emerged, with street vendors selling fuel in containers at exorbitant prices. Many of these vendors are women, men, and children who have taken to the city's major roads to sell bottled fuel. Some of them have raised the price of a liter of fuel from 600 francs to 1250 francs or even higher.

The fuel crisis has hit motorists the hardest, as many have had to spend hours queuing at petrol stations or resorting to buying fuel from street vendors at inflated prices. This has led to a rise in transportation costs, making it more difficult for residents to go about their daily activities.

For many, the situation is dire, as they struggle to make ends meet in the face of skyrocketing prices. Some motorcycle taxi drivers, known as clandomen, have had to resort to buying fuel from street vendors in order to continue working. However, this has become a risky venture, as some vendors have been known to sell adulterated fuel that can damage engines.

The government has been called upon to find a lasting solution to the fuel crisis, as many workers and businesses have been adversely affected by the shortage. It is hoped that a solution will be found soon to alleviate the suffering of the people.